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Meadowthorpe Elementary School Media Librarian 0.2 FTE

Young World Physical Education, Lexington, KY, United States


Meadowthorpe Elementary School Media Librarian 0.2 FTE
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description
Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION – Media Librarian

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Position Details
Job Class Code: 1060

Job Type: Certified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Work Calendar Name: Media Librarians

Days in work calendar: 206

JOB SUMMARY
Develops and facilitates a school based library media program which meets and exceeds goals established by federal, state and local school authorities in order to provide information needs of students and teachers in the instructional process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts and facilitates activities and projects to provide quality school library media services to students and teachers which support the curriculum parameters and instruction.

Manages and supervises the organization and operation of the school library/media center.

Provides leadership and direction to assigned school as they implement instructional technology plans, particularly as they relate to library and information services.

Provides for school professional development for staff to encourage leadership, competence, and creativity in developing programs.

Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom that govern the universal right to read and to access information and ideas.

Prepares, administers, monitors, amends, and keeps an accounting of budget designated for library/media center; attends to all recordkeeping, correspondence, requests, meetings related to library/media center.

Maintains knowledge of current statutes, policies, guidelines, regulations, trends and research that affect the instructional program and assists assigned school in remaining current on such information related to school library media services.

Assists school staff with curriculum, instruction, and assessment projects. Serves on various district and school committees upon request.

Brings to the attention of the Coordinator, Media Services matters related to instructional improvement which require consideration or action in the area of library media services.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or shows willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at a novice level of proficiency.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Major in Library and Information Science

Master's degree

Five years of successful teaching experience

Strong management and leadership ability

Ability to plan, organize, and implement numerous projects simultaneously

Licenses or Certifications:

Kentucky certification for Library/Media Science (K-12)

Special Requirements
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job Details
Job ID: 5591710

Application Deadline: Apr 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Stephanie Price

MEADOWTHORPE ELEMENTARY

Email: stephanie.price@fayette.kyschools.us

Salary
Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $55,139 to $97,680 Per Year

Job Categories
Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

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